Cincinnati
Bengals
0-2
37
FINAL
56
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 34d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 56-37 in a high-octane Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Steelers' strong start to the season but also serves as a significant statement against a divisional rival. Aaron Rodgers was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for six touchdowns and keeping the Bengals’ defense on their heels all game. DK Metcalf was a standout target, racking up an impressive 265 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards. Joe Burrow put up a valiant effort for Cincinnati, finishing with 426 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive explosion. Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Payton Wilson's three interceptions proved pivotal, stifling any potential momentum for the Bengals. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Wilson picked off Burrow for the second time, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Joe BurrowQB261350%4265595.8
Aaron RodgersQB221673%40860154.3
Samaje PerineHB01—000—
Chase BrownHB11100%-30079.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB12947.8182330
Chase BrownHB6193.211050
Aaron RodgersQB2126.0—0120
Ke'Shawn WilliamsWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR826533.1154480
Andrei IosivasWR412030.0562680
Michael PittmanWR511122.2250390
Tee HigginsWR310836.0652680
Mike GesickiTE38528.3570500
Ja'Marr ChaseWR17676.0561760
Erick All JrTE12222.0120220
Chase BrownHB11515.050150
Rico DowdleHB11414.0190140
Roman WilsonWR199.0—190
Germie BernardWR199.0—190
Samaje PerineHB1-3-3.01000
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Payton WilsonWILL00301
Joey PorterCB20100
Dax HillCB40001
Dexter Lawrence IIDT21000
Robert Spears-JenningsSS40000
Daylen EveretteCB00100
DJ Turner IICB30000
Boye MafeREDG11000
Jaquan BriskerSS30000
Cam HeywardDT11001
Jordan BattleSS20000
Josh NewtonCB20000
PJ JulesFS10000
Jamel DeanCB10000
Alex HighsmithREDG10000
Aidan HutchinsonLEDG10000
Bryan CookFS10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK0160
Evan McPhersonK0030